CVE-2023-23779

published 2023-02-16

CVE-2023-23779: Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerabilities [CWE-78] in FortiWeb version 7.0.1 and…

Priority P2 59 high 8.8 CVSS 3.1

AV N AC L PR L UI N S U C H I H A H

Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerabilities [CWE-78] in FortiWeb version 7.0.1 and below, 6.4 all versions, version 6.3.19 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted parameters of HTTP requests.

Affected

9 ranges

Vendor	Product	Version range	Fixed in
fortinet	fortiweb	—	—
fortinet	fortiweb	—	—
fortinet	fortiweb	—	—
fortinet	fortiweb	—	—
fortinet	fortiweb	—	—
fortinet	fortiweb	—	—
fortinet	fortiweb	6.3.6 – 6.3.19	—
fortinet	fortiweb	6.4.0 – 6.4.2	—
fortinet	fortiweb	7.0.0 – 7.0.1	—

Detection & IOCs extracted from sources · hover to see the quote

• → Monitor for OS command injection attempts via crafted HTTP request parameters targeting FortiWeb management interfaces, particularly from authenticated sessions ↗

• · Vulnerability affects FortiWeb version 7.0.1 and below, 6.4 all versions, and 6.3.19 and below — verify deployed version falls outside these ranges after patching ↗
• · Attack requires authentication; prioritize monitoring and hardening of authenticated user sessions and restrict administrative access to FortiWeb management interfaces ↗

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CWE-78